A 14-year-old has been charged with second-degree murder after a fatal stabbing incident involving 71-year-old Shahnaz Pestonji in a North York plaza parking lot. The attack occurred as she loaded groceries into her vehicle. The teenager appeared in court via video and is currently in custody at the Toronto Police Service's 14 Division. His next court date is set for July 28. The incident is believed to have started as a robbery that escalated into a deadly confrontation.
The 14-year-old suspect appeared in court wearing an orange jumpsuit and sporting a wrist brace, responding minimally to the judge's questions.
A second-degree murder charge has been laid against the teenager following a coordinated effort by multiple police units to secure an arrest.
The victim, Shahnaz Pestonji, was 71 years old and was loading groceries into her car when the attack occurred, which police described as a robbery gone wrong.
Court proceedings for the teenager have been adjourned, with his next appearance scheduled for July 28 at 10 a.m., and his counsel has expressed the need to discuss details with him.
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